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The latest Postgrad news
Bath paramedic receives NHS research scholarship
A postgraduate student studying the Professional Doctorate in Health at the University of Bath is the first paramedic to receive a research scholarship from a regional Strategic Health Authority John Martin has received the scholarship from NHS East of England, after undergoing a competitive selection process for the award. John ... More
Pioneering new research centre at Wageningen University
Wageningen University & Research centre in the Netherlands is going to begin building its Algae Production And Research Centre (AlgaePARC). AlgaePARC is going to be a facility for research into sustainable and economically viable micro-algae cultivation systems. The pilot-scale research centre will bridge the gap between the fundamental research on ... More
The IOE celebrates growing links with China
The Institute of Education (IOE), University of London has recently celebrated meeting record numbers of students on a three-week tour of mainland China. Five-city tour of China Three professors delivered 13 separate public lectures at universities across the country to audiences of over 1,200 students. The Institute was also present ... More
MSc Applied Actuarial Science at Kent offers exemptions from new subjects
The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science at University of Kent is very pleased to announce that the accreditation agreement between the University and the UK Actuarial Profession has been extended to cover the following of the Profession’s subjects at the Specialist Technical level: ST7: General Insurance Reserving and ... More
Southampton and Oxford partner up to aid web development
The University of Southampton and the University of Oxford have agreed to partner in the establishment of a joint Institute for Web Science. The Institute of Web Science, which was announced by the Prime Minister on 22nd March, will help Britain stay at the forefront of World Wide Web developments. ... More
Teesside University is to host a virtual open day!
Teeside University is all set to host a virtual postgraduate open day on Tuesday 27th April. This is your opportunity to visit the University of the Year without even having to leave your sofa! The virtual open day aill enable you to take a campus tour, watch presentations and videos, ... More
Academic from Queen's University Belfast is appointed to two education roles
Professor Paul Connolly - an education expert at Queen's – has been appointed to two prestigious roles in the UK education sector. Professor Connolly is going to be Co-Chair of the Campbell Collaboration Education Coordinating Group, and also as Donald Dewar Visiting Chair in Social Justice and Public Policy at ... More
New scholarship for Ghanaian students available at Liverpool Hope
Liverpool Hope University has got together with the Ghana High Commission to introduce a Scholarship programme to specifically provide Ghanaian students with unique study opportunities in England. In addition to the existing benefits at Liverpool Hope University provided by the ‘Overseas Scholarship’, the ‘International Postgraduate Scholarship’, and the ‘Commonwealth Shared ... More
Glamour expert at the University of Sussex!
Professor Carol Dyhouse, a social historian at the University of Sussex has published a book which looks at the concept of glamour and why women are seduced by things like make-up and fur! Her book, Glamour. Women, History, Feminism, explores the changing meanings of the word glamour, its relationship to ... More
Derby shortlisted for prestigious marketing awards
The University of Derby has been shortlisted for two prestigious marketing awards at the 2010 Heist Awards. It has been shortlisted for two categories - the Best PR Campaign and the Best Integrated Campaign – in these awards which celebrate the cream of talent in education marketing. The Heist Awards ... More
Creative writing success for UWIC student
As amazing as it sounds, an MA student at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff has receieved two publishing offers in just one week! Julie Owen Moylan, a student on the MA English & Creative Writing course at UWIC entered the Wales Women’s National Coalition competition. Julie was then thrilled ... More
Queen's breast cancer research gets Mother's Day boost!
Breast cancer researchers at Queen's University Belfast have received £15,000 funding thanks to Mother's Day card sales by Hallmark Cards. Hallmark Cards for a Cure (TM) to support the Breast Cancer Campaign has seen £1 million being donated to research projects, and it has now pledged £15,000 to Queen's University ... More
Conference in Hertfordshire discusses the path to lasting happiness
A selection of philosophers, historians and social scientists got together on Wednesday 17th March at the University of Hertfordshire to discuss the meaning of happiness, and how it can be achieved. A highlight of the conference, which was called 'Happiness – Perspectives from the Social Sciences, Humanities and Creative Arts' ... More
Famous pathologist and novelist visits University of Glamorgan
Today, Tuesday 16th March, Professor Sir Bernard Knight - renowned pathologist and crime novelist - visited the University of Glamorgan. The reason for his visit is that a building which is to be used by forensic science students has been named after him. During his visit, Professor Knight toured the ... More
New student advice centre in Wolverhampton
The University of Wolverhampton officially opened a new student advice centre on Thursday 11th March. The opening of the centre - known as The Gateway - was celebrated by staff and students alike, and staff served pizza and pastries throughout the day, while helping stiudnets fill in various funding forms. ... More
Teesside appoints a new Dean for its School of Computing
Dr Simon Stobart has been appointed Teesside University's new Dean of the School of Computing and in this role he will be overseeing a diverse portfolio of courses, including computer games and animation, as well as the more traditional computer science. Dr Stobart says, "To be appointed as Dean when ... More
Portsmouth may be key in treating brain disease
Two grants at the University of Portsmouth may help scientists find new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis, brain tumours, Alzheimer's and other diseases of the brain. These significant grants are for glial cell research. Glial cells are named after the Greek word for glue. They are the most abundant cells in ... More
Edge Hill celebrates Commonwealth Day
Edge Hill University is home to a diverse community of international students from various cultural backgrounds. Studying in a foreign country is a life-changing experience, presenting challenges and opportunities alike. The University's extensive support for international students helps to ensure that all of its students feel welcome, secure and at ... More
Your future starts here
Whatever your aspirations, the University of Glamorgan has study options at a range of levels, from part-time professional qualifications to full-time research degrees. With a thriving postgraduate community of over 3,000 students, the University prides itself on ensuring courses are relevant to the real world, so students can be confident ... More
UEA is offering fully-funded PhD studentships
The School of Social Work and Psychology at the University of East Anglia is offering full and part-time studentships for social work and social policy research areas and projects. Research areas include protecting children, improving child placement, fathers and work-family negotiation, parenting, and legal and professional issues. Judi Walsh, postgraduate ... More
Students have a great experience at Newcastle University
Newcastle University has been highly ranked in a poll by The Times. The university has been ranked 20th in the Times Higher Education poll of student experience. Newcastle University has also been ranked equal top for social life. Find out more about Newcastle University. Content added on 2nd March 2010. More
New postgraduate programmes at the University of Exeter!
The University of Exeter is offering a fantastic selection of new postgraduate programmes for 2010. Among them is the Doctorate in Clinical Practice (DClinPrac). This is a high quality psychological therapies programme established to provide clinical/research training for applied healthcare practitioners. The programme is aimed at advanced and consultant practitioners ... More
Are schools putting kids off computers?
Research at the University of Huddersfield has found that schools may well be putting youngsters off of computers. A researcher at the University of Huddersfield has just co-written a controversial book claiming that schools are putting young students off of computers despite the fact that these days youngsters’ lives seem ... More
Want a career in the finance industry? UWIC gives you a head start
The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) has launched two new Masters programmes geared towards developing the knowledge, skills and understanding of students seeking serious careers in the finance industry. Despite the economic circumstances the world finds itself in, or maybe even because of it, there still remains a large ... More
